SPRINGFIELD, Ore. – A Springfield man is facing serious charges after allegedly stealing lottery tickets from the convenience store where he worked.
Joshua Denney, 32, was charged with computer crime and second-degree theft on Monday. The charges stem from an incident around New Year’s Eve. Denney allegedly stole a book of 50 lottery tickets from the Dari-Mart on M Street on Dec. 31. He reportedly gave 10 of these tickets to friends at a co-worker’s New Year’s Eve party, claiming they were a gift from a customer. When the recipients tried to scan the tickets in the following week, they discovered the tickets had not been activated, rendering them invalid. Denney also allegedly scanned his tickets and found they were inactive. He then reportedly stole activated lottery tickets, winning approximately $70. Denney told investigators he was desperate for money after moving into a new apartment with his girlfriend…